Suffragettes at Hales Hall
This evening, Monday, August 10th, Hales Hale will present a talk on the Suffragettes as part of their bi-monthly engaging history series. Arrive at 7:30 for an 8:00 pm start. A nominal fee is charged to cover expenses. The Suffragettes were a movement in the 20th century that led to women in the UK gaining the right to vote independently in political elections, a right they did not have before. Suffragettes at Hales Hall
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10 hours ago1 min read
JCB Hydromax Gears Up for FIA Record Attempt with Bonneville Success
JCB's hydrogen-powered Hydromax streamliner today (6th August) clinched an SCTA speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats – reaching 368.347mph at the world's leading land speed racing event. JCB Hydromax at the start of the Bonneville Salt Flats Driven by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE, the car set a new record in the Southern California Timing Association’s (SCTA) Blown Gas Streamliner (AA/BGS, 500+ cubic inches) class at Bonneville Salt Flats at 8:50am on the 6th August 202
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18 hours ago3 min read
Citizens Advice: A Vital Service for Hate Crime Victims
We caught up with Sarah from Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate (USAH), part of Citizens Advice — one of the services they offer, at this year's Pride in the Moorlands and discovered more about their work. USAH supports anyone who's been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident, including people who are targeted because of their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender identity. The services that they offer are information, advice, and guidance about ne
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3 days ago2 min read
Update: Churchill Road Recreation Ground
Update 31.7.26 Even though the town council has delayed opening the Pump Track until SMDC investigates certain things, kids and adults are still making full use of it, having broken into the Harris fencing, and word has spread far and wide. There is, for youngsters and some adults too, something extra exciting about breaking the rules. It does mean, however, that the council has failed right at this early stage to keep our kids safe. If it was what people wanted, this should
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4 days ago15 min read
Roadworks, Buses & Trains
The majority of road works are carried out by the utility companies such as gas, water, phone and electric companies. For more information on these road works please visit One Network. Roadworks In progress: Cellarhead Junction In progress: A518 Town Meadow Way, Uttoxeter Completed: Froghall - Closing of Foxt Road Completed: New Road, Tean: Roadworks and temporary closures Completed: A521 Delphouse Road in Cheadle Scheduled: St Edward Street, Leek Highway improvements complet
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5 days ago5 min read
Events & Activities
Regular Activities What's On Things to Do Each section is in date order. If you have something to add please send it to cognewsstaffs@gmail.com. Please note: We can only publish detail with the consent of the event organiser and all images/artwork must be your own. What's on in August Summer Trail & Badgemaking Every Wednesday of the school holidays 22 July to 26 August, 12noon – 2.30pm. Free activity. Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ Try out the free summer trail and bad
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5 days ago7 min read
Equalbase Open Day: Putting the Fun into Fundraising
Equalbase Cheadle is a not-for-profit group, based on Leek Road, that helps people with additional needs achieve things that matter to them by providing day opportunities and additional support. It's a wonderful place, and in July the group opened their doors to their many friends and supporters to say thank you for the support they have received this past year. The Lively Open Day at Equalbase More than that, it was a day, one of many, where the group gives back to their loc
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Aug 42 min read
Pride in the Moorlands - a Civic Success
Sunday, 28th of June, saw supporters of the Moorlands LGBTQ+ community gather in Leek for a colourful and reasonably loud celebration called Pride in the Moorlands. It was the culmination of months of hard work and two previous days of activities across the Moorlands. The torch arrived in Leek - its final destination, having travelled from Flash via Cheadle and Endon. The torch is significant because not only does it symbolise a beacon of hope, but also a coming together of M
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Aug 15 min read
